I was willing to give them a chance. I’m not a designer and am more than aware of my ability to miss something clever by making a snap judgement, plus I didn’t want to get sucked in by the media coverage about the 2012 Olympic Games mascots.

But, I’ve now seen the launch video and have to admit that I’m more than a little underwhelmed. This should be a fantastic event with icons that really make Britain stand out in the eyes of the world. I’m not convinced by the video that these characters do that, in this country or anywhere else.

Anyway, that’s my opinion, you should make up your own mind. Wenlock and Mandeville are below, enjoy.